Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $882 in Oklahoma versus $849 in Wisconsin. Overall, Wisconsin runs roughly 4% cheaper on rent than Oklahoma, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $66,702 in Oklahoma and $51,888 in Wisconsin — about 22% higher in Oklahoma. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax; Wisconsin has a top state income tax rate of 7.65% and a 5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.5%
5%
+0.5 pp in Wisconsin
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
7.65%
+3.2 pp in Wisconsin
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$882
$849
+4% in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
$215,100
$172,000
+20% in Oklahoma
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$66,702
$51,888
+22% in Oklahoma
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
47.9°F
+13.6°F in Oklahoma
Oklahoma vs Wisconsin — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma or Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $849 runs about 4% below Oklahoma's $882, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma than in Wisconsin?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $35,000 a year in Oklahoma versus $34,000 in Wisconsin.
- Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma or Wisconsin?
- Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax. Wisconsin has a top state income tax rate of 7.65% and a 5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Oklahoma/Wisconsin — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.